Serif Contrasted Hage 3 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: magazine headlines, fashion branding, luxury packaging, book covers, invitations, luxury, editorial, fashion, classic, dramatic, editorial impact, luxury tone, classic elegance, expressive italic, hairline serifs, vertical stress, calligraphic, flared terminals, swashy.
A high-contrast italic serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and crisp hairline details. Stems lean with a steady italic angle and show a predominantly vertical stress, while serifs are sharp and delicate, often resolving into fine points. Many joins and terminals carry a subtle calligraphic taper, giving letters a sculpted, engraved feel. Spacing and rhythm are lively, with some characters showing more expansive, sweeping forms than others, which contributes to an elegant, slightly theatrical texture in text.
This font is well suited to display-led typography such as magazine and newspaper features, fashion and beauty branding, and premium packaging where contrast and finesse signal quality. It can also work for book covers, pull quotes, and event materials like invitations and certificates, especially when set with generous size and spacing to preserve the hairline details.
The overall tone is refined and glamorous, with a couture/editorial sensibility. Its sharp hairlines and dramatic contrast create a polished, high-end impression that feels confident and expressive rather than understated.
The design appears intended to deliver classic italic elegance with heightened contrast for impactful, sophisticated typography. Its mix of disciplined serif structure and fluid, tapered strokes suggests a goal of combining traditional refinement with expressive headline energy.
Uppercase forms read stately and formal, while the lowercase introduces more movement through curved strokes and occasional swash-like finishes, increasing the sense of flow in continuous reading. Numerals follow the same high-contrast logic and look designed to harmonize with display typography, particularly in larger sizes where the hairlines can be appreciated.